Archive for October, 2012

A Crocus-Filled Spring

The carpet of early spring color that Crocus bulbs produce often signals the array of spring blooms to follow. They’re famous for planting in the lawn or naturalizing anywhere you want their bright, early color. Crocus are small (making them easy to plant), fairly inexpensive and come back year after year, making them an extremely popular bulb in all parts of the country.

October 22, 2012 · Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: crocus · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, How-Tos, Perennials

Protect Your Bulbs!

Although squirrel and gopher watching may be a fun pastime for you and your family, their tendency to snack on freshly-planted bulbs is not so amusing. Don’t let this discourage you from planting these gorgeous spring-bloomers – With a few simple steps you can keep hungry critters away and enjoy the fruits of your labor come spring!

October 18, 2012 · Amanda Shepard · 2 Comments
Tags: Critter Repellant, crocus, daffodils, fall bulbs, hyacinths, tulips · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, How-Tos

Create a Spectacular Tulip Show in Containers

The classic, colorful blooms of Tulips in early spring are often the most anticipated event for the enthusiastic gardener. However, many shy away from planting these early-blooming beauties because of hungry deer or limited space. This fall, try planting Tulips in large pots to not only protect them from hungry critters, but to create a spectacular show with little space and worry.

October 15, 2012 · Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: container gardening, container gardens, containers, tulip, tulips · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, How-Tos

Maintenance for your Wildflower Meadow

Fall is for great time for wildflowers! Our friend and nationally known garden guru Charlie Nardozzi stopped by a meadow that we sow each season at the National Gardening Association to discuss tips on “putting your meadow to bed” for the season. We hope you enjoy the video!

October 11, 2012 · Mike Lizotte · Comments Closed
Tags: American Meadows in the News, Charlie Nardozzi, fall maintenance, Wildflower Seed · Posted in: Gardening in Fall, How-Tos, In The News, Wildflowers

A Woodland Wonderland

Many of us are fortunate enough to live in tall, shady woodland areas bursting with beautiful wildlife and ever-changing foliage. Add to your already enchanting area by planting native woodland wildflowers – All you need are the right plants and a little patience!

October 8, 2012 · Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: Shade Woodland Wildflowers, woodland wildflowers · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials, Wildflowers

Variety is the Spice of Life

Annuals, Biennials, Perennials…Oh My! When it comes to your garden and what to plant, the options can be overwhelming. This is also what makes gardening so fun. You can be as creative as you want and if you don’t like it, you can change it at any time. 

October 5, 2012 · Mike Lizotte · Comments Closed
Posted in: Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, Perennials, Wildflowers